DVD Slideshows

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We are now test offering a slideshow of your favorite images. These can be of any event, session or 1 year baby plans. If you like these amazing slideshows contact us for pricing and info. There is another sample on our facebook page  for you to view. Go to http://www.facebook.com/pages/Photographic-Portraits/256419477050 

Second shooter needed!

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We here at Photographic Portraits need some help for weddings asap!
We having many upcoming weddings that we are looking to bring someone on for, and if you fit the requirements below, please email me with your credentials and information at: silvytompkins@yahoo.com

Qualifications:
2nd shooter or assistant experience (please list experience details)
available weekends
available immediately

If you are interested, please email us now! We look forward to hearing from you!

Thank you!

Silvy

New Logo + New Blog = Awesomeness

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We are sooo excited to introduce our new logo and blog!! We have lots of changes and exciting things happening at our studio, it starts with just a logo what might seem like a small change now, but so many exciting things are to come! On top of this new blog, we also have the privilege of having cutie pie, Reese as our model for these awesome changes! She's going to be one in a couple of weeks and we are thrilled to be a part of this exciting celebration!!

Still looking for help : )

Pin It WHEN
Starting now.
Going until indefinite amount of time

NOT
I am not looking for a photography assistant for a part time job.
I work with different assistants or shadows almost every photo-shoot.
On second thought: If it were to be part photography then I could turn it into an internship of sorts.
Perhaps with a lower pay rate.


WHY
Why I am looking for help?
I find that some days I spend so much time doing so many little things that It’s not until 3-6 hours later that I get started on things only I can do like editing my pictures.
I’m getting backed up on my editing and it’s only going to get worse with the amount of weddings and sessions I’ll be doing throughout the year.
Sometimes with everything that’s going on I can forget or put off certain things I need to be doing.
I could possibly do all this stuff but I figure a happier and less stressed Silvy means better pictures… and I want to make it through the year in one piece having given my best for each job.
Someone to keep me on track and to make this year a bit more enjoyable with the massive amounts of work that will be happening.


Duties
Some duties Include but are not limited to:

* Taking care of customers
* Taking care orders & phone-calls
* Other errands
* Scheduling & Planning
* Assisting in photo-shoots
* Keeping me on task
* Contact with clients (I’ll continue to do much of this because they usually want to chat with me)

Other Skills
Other skills that could be used.
Each skill will mean more work-time and more compensation (based on level of skill-set)

* Editing
* Data Entry
* Photo organizing, key-wording
* Photography assistant (lighting, posing groups, grunt work and even second camera etc)
* Anything else you feel you can offer
* Way excited if you also knew advertising, marketing etc

These are mainly jobs that could be to fill in time or if you want to work additional hours.

Required

* Live nearby: I won’t pay for time it takes to get to my location.
* Car: Running errands would be pretty hard without this
* Good people skills: You will be interacting with clients
* Writing skills: And I’m not just talking grammar, because it’s not the end of the world if you forget a period – But to represent well.
* Not be out of communication for too long. (i.e. gone out of the country for a few weeks and not be able to call etc)
* Interact well with me: It is a job as my assistant… that seems pretty sensible that we work well together.

Hours
Could be set up for anywhere from 10-30hrs a week.
It depends on what you have the ability to do.
Flexibility in time will be something I will look for.
I could have busy weeks.
But I will be able to set a minimum amount of hours.

Other Thoughts &/or Benefits

* Flexible schedule
* It’s kind of an on call-job (So some people might not like that)
* You’ll learn a lot about photography and the business of it all.
* It’s not too terribly difficult.

Pay
Heck I don’t know…
depends on what additional skill-set you bring to the table.
If not it will be a traditional “Secretary” wage i suppose
If my lack of ability to be very formal (and my laid back attitude) on things like this bugs you… then I wouldn’t apply :) haha
If you have a specific set of talents above and beyond let me know the rate you were hoping for… we’ll see what we can do

How to apply
Please send an email with your qualifications
Any additional skills you bring to the table
Your situation that you would want a job like this.
Contact info
Email silvytompkins@yahoo.com

Looking for help : )

Pin It Looking for help : )

WHEN
Starting now.
Going until indefinite amount of time

NOT
I am not looking for a photography assistant for a part time job.
I work with different assistants or shadows almost every photo-shoot.
On second thought: If it were to be part photography then I could turn it into an internship of sorts.
Perhaps with a lower pay rate.


WHY
Why I am looking for help?
I find that some days I spend so much time doing so many little things that It’s not until 3-6 hours later that I get started on things only I can do like editing my pictures.
I’m getting backed up on my editing and it’s only going to get worse with the amount of weddings and sessions I’ll be doing throughout the year.
Sometimes with everything that’s going on I can forget or put off certain things I need to be doing.
I could possibly do all this stuff but I figure a happier and less stressed Silvy means better pictures… and I want to make it through the year in one piece having given my best for each job.
Someone to keep me on track and to make this year a bit more enjoyable with the massive amounts of work that will be happening.


Duties
Some duties Include but are not limited to:

* Taking care of customers
* Taking care orders & phone-calls
* Other errands
* Scheduling & Planning
* Assisting in photo-shoots
* Keeping me on task
* Contact with clients (I’ll continue to do much of this because they usually want to chat with me)

Other Skills
Other skills that could be used.
Each skill will mean more work-time and more compensation (based on level of skill-set)

* Editing
* Data Entry
* Photo organizing, key-wording
* Photography assistant (lighting, posing groups, grunt work and even second camera etc)
* Anything else you feel you can offer
* Way excited if you also knew advertising, marketing etc

These are mainly jobs that could be to fill in time or if you want to work additional hours.

Required

* Live nearby: I won’t pay for time it takes to get to my location.
* Car: Running errands would be pretty hard without this
* Good people skills: You will be interacting with clients
* Writing skills: And I’m not just talking grammar, because it’s not the end of the world if you forget a period – But to represent well.
* Not be out of communication for too long. (i.e. gone out of the country for a few weeks and not be able to call etc)
* Interact well with me: It is a job as my assistant… that seems pretty sensible that we work well together.

Hours
Could be set up for anywhere from 10-30hrs a week.
It depends on what you have the ability to do.
Flexibility in time will be something I will look for.
I could have busy weeks.
But I will be able to set a minimum amount of hours.

Other Thoughts &/or Benefits

* Flexible schedule
* It’s kind of an on call-job (So some people might not like that)
* You’ll learn a lot about photography and the business of it all.
* It’s not too terribly difficult.

Pay
Heck I don’t know…
depends on what additional skill-set you bring to the table.
If not it will be a traditional “Secretary” wage i suppose
If my lack of ability to be very formal (and my laid back attitude) on things like this bugs you… then I wouldn’t apply :) haha
If you have a specific set of talents above and beyond let me know the rate you were hoping for… we’ll see what we can do

How to apply
Please send an email with your qualifications
Any additional skills you bring to the table
Your situation that you would want a job like this.
Contact info
Email silvytompkins@yahoo.com

2010: Welcome!

Pin It 2010.

It sounds so futuristic, doesn't it? It could be a movie title with flying cars and the world ending, it's that so crazy?!

Normally when the New Year starts, I feel generally the same as I did the day before, only more tired from the late night, but this year I feel completely different already.

Energized!

This is unusual for me. This past year, with all that has gone on with working on my businesses, and life in general, I've been run down and sleepy a lot of the time. But now I am absolutely refreshed and ready to go!! I have made a few resolutions:

1. Be a POSITIVE person! It is so so easy to slide into negativity. For me at least, I have to make a conscious choice to look on the bright side, and to reserve judgment. It's in my nature to be skeptical and play the devil's advocate, so this year, I am going to work on holding back critique of other and try to seek out the good in everyone and every situation.

2. Get FIT! Shocker, this is on my list every year, isn't it?!

3. Meet & exceed my BUSINESS goals: Some of these are financial, some are more intangible, but this year, my business is super important to me and I'm going to make some changes to ensure that my photography and my business itself are constantly growing and getting better!

4. Do a nice thing every day. It doesn't have to be a big thing, but this year I'd like to try do to something good for someone every day.


I have a feeling that 2010 is going to blow 2009 out of the water. I've decided to make that happen in my life!

What are your resolutions? What are you focusing on this year? I would like to add a #5 to my list if anyone has suggestions!!

Baby Registry

Pin It Photographic Portraits is excited to introduce our Baby Registry.

As a mother and a professional photographer of babies and children, I know that moms need only so many cute baby outfits and bottles as shower gifts. New parents certainly need those practical items, and they deluged with them at every baby shower. What all new parents truly want and need, they soon discover is to have a professional photographer beautifully document the precious first year of they're newborns life. When they say time passes in a blink of an eye it couldn't be more true of anything than the span of infancy; babies grow and change so quickly.

Registries have been around practically forever, but a photography registry is a relatively new idea. Mothers-to-be are thrilled with the prospect of receiving a gift that not only last a lifetime, but one that she'll treasure more than any other gift as a keepsake of her beloved baby.

With our registry the mother to be lists her wants and needs for photography and photography products. Such as, Baby's First Year Plan, Watch Me Grow albums, frame portrait art, jewelry and portrait packages. Now, not only can her friends and family shower her with such necessities as a car seat, diapers, bibs, and bassinets, but also, with photography that will last a lifetime.
That's a gift no mom would return.

Spring Fairies!

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Fantasy Fairy Forrest
An enchanted garden full of mystical surprises. Giant mushrooms and flowers make this a magical portrait! (studio location)

May 23 - 24

Girls newborn to 12 years

This is the perfect session for every girl who dreams of magical fairies and faraway places. These fantasy portraits make excellent decorative wall pieces especially on our Heirloom Canvas. They are truly magical works of art to be cherished for ages.

Clothing provided or bring your own!

Fairy Forrest Special
$145
includes Session Fee & 3 units of your choice
(one unit = 1 -8x10 or 2 -5x7 or 3- 4x6 or 4 -4x5 or 8- wallets)

$75 reservation fee required which applies toward your session fee and portrait order
Limited sessions available !

Let their fantasy unfold before your eyes.

I just wanted to let you know that their are only a couple more sessions available for our special Fairy Forrest Event. And I would like to do something special for someone special : ) so.... I will give something away... let me think.... A FREE Fairy Session!!!! How can you win??? You just have to stop by and fill out our enter to win form and that's that!
Hope to see you soon...
We will draw a winner on monday the 18 !!! Check back soon!!

I'm back!

Pin It WOW finally back at work! I can see too haha like if it's funny to joke about it now.
Well, I am thankful to have my full vision back... I'm still recovering and have to take it easy but other then that ready to kick in our events coming up!!!

Gone Fishin... this weekend HOOT HOOT gonna be lots of fun
Spring Fairies ... May 23 - 24 Did I already tell you we have some new outfits and props for this years Fairies? It's gonna be awesome!!!

Because I haven't had the chance to blog lots lately I will give something away... let me think.... A FREE Fairy Session!!!! How can you win??? You just have to stop by and fill out our enter to win form and that's that!
Hope to see you soon...
We will draw a winner on monday the 18 !!! Check back soon!!!

so....

Pin It so here I am... finally made my way to a computer. For all of you that already know what happened, Thanks for your kind words and prayers. For all the others, let me fill you in.
Saturday morning my daughter and I where sitting at the breakfast table, trying to come up with something fun to do. This would have been my first Saturday off since we've opened shop in town. So... eating, drinking coffee, playing around... and before I even realized what was going on Sarah picked up this plastic shotgun loaded with a plastic bullet. Never thought it would have been laying around loaded I looked down the barrel making sure there was nothing wrong. But in that split second the little bullet hit me right in the right eye. Not sure if I lost it there for a minute but my husband heard me scream and came in. Found me on the floor and rushed me to the ER. After that we got send to Savannah in a hurry and since then I have been on bed rest. I can see now... not great but from Saturday morning seeing nothing at all till today it has been a great improvement. I have to go for check up's almost daily and I see more and more each day. It will take a while to be back where I left off but as for now I am really planning on shootin...sad word to say now : ( our fishin' event coming up on Saturday.
Man the only thing I can tell ya right now is.... I never valued seeing the world as I do today. God has giving me this awesome gift to see the world in a totally different way once I look through my camera. The thought off loosing all that in a split second is just horrible. I am so thankful for being able to see today.. maybe not as good at it was and maybe not as long as I wish I could have it but for everyday from here on out I will Thank God for this opportunity.
I sure will keep everyone that has scheduled appointment know how things are going. Sorry for all the inconvenience of rescheduling appointments and Thanks you so much for your understanding.

Silvy

Fresh Faces....

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So I told yawl a couple of weeks ago about this new and awesome up and coming Church. Well, news get better every time I mention Turning Point Ministries.

Today I photographed Pastor Justin Mitchell & Worship Pastor Jordan Davis. They needed some much updated pics to get their advertisement going! Ain't it so awesome that these guys were up for something new and fresh?! I liked it!

So any ways.... God has so blessed Turning Point over the past few weeks. In almost every service they have filled the building almost to capacity, and they have needed more room for ministries such as KidPak Children's Church and children's nursery. The staff began seeking God through prayer about where He would have Turning Point go to accommodate the growth they have experienced in such a short amount of time.

Beginning Sunday, March 1 Turning Point Worship Center will begin meeting at the Altamaha Technical College Auditorium. This will give them a seating capacity of 300 people and much needed room for children's ministries. Praise God for providing Turning Point with a wonderful facility to meet at!

I would like to ask you to help spread the word about the great things that God is doing at Turning Point.

Hope to see you there Sunday : )
Silvy

Easter Portraits

Pin It Photographic Portraits Easter Special

Bring your children out for a day in our indoor garden .
There will be a tea party, croquet and all kinds of fun things.

Available props include live chicks & bunnies.
Sessions will be by appointment ONLY
on Saturday March 21st
and Sunday the 22nd.
We will also have appointments available during the week of March 16 - March 20.

Limited sessions available,
so don't miss this Spring event!
Call Photographic Portraits today
@ 427-6426 for more information.

Easter Portrait Special:
Session Fee + 2 photo units ONLY $80
Up to 2 children included
(additional children + $10)
Up to 1/2 hour session
(one unit = 1(8x10) or 2(5x7)
or 3(4x6) or 4(4x5) or 8(wallets))

Turning Point Worship Center

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I wanted to tell all of my faithful blog stalkers : ) about this new church! If you love to worship and love to praise God you HAVE to come check it out.... here's some more info!!

Turning Point Worship Center is an independent, dynamic and vibrant church making an impact both in people's lives and their communities. We are dedicated to delivering timeless truths based on God's Word, while ushering people into His presence through inspired praise and worship. At Turning Point, we seek to unify the body of Christ by embracing diversity.

While our worship services offer a vital opportunity to experience His presence and truth, we are committed to developing smaller relational environments that give you the opportunity to connect with other believers, discover your gifts and God's destiny for your life, and grow in Him.

Turning Point Worship Center is a nondenominational church that offers a Sunday morning service at 10:30 AM. You can expect passionate worship lead by Music Pastor Jordan Davis, explosive preaching by Pastor Justin Mitchell, and life-changing altar calls. Turning Point does not hold Sunday night services as we encourage everyone to spend time with family and friends.

and the first winner of the year is....

Pin It Congratulations to Alyssa and her family for winning our first contest of the year!
Whenever you get this news call or e-mail me and we'll schedule your session : )
There where about 12 nominees but Alyssa got over 60% of the votes!! Thanks everyone for voting and I hope you enjoyed looking back at Photographic Portraits 2008 blog!
More contests will be coming soon and don't forget to stop by at my new studio at 142 S. Brunswick street to enter to win for a FREE Mermaid Lagoon Session!

Valentines Day ?!

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The Perfect Valentine’s Gift!

Have Cupid deliver the perfect Valentine’s Day gift!

A custom photo handbag by Photographic Portraits

Thanks so much for trusting us to capture your family in photography. We wanted to share with you one of our favorite Valentine gift ideas.

Just give us a call if you are interested and we can send you more information on our photo handbag line.

Sincerely,

Silvy Tompkins
www.silvyphotos.com

Grand Opening TODAY!!

Pin It Photographic Portraits invites you to our Grand Opening Celebration in our new downtown studio!

Thursday, January 22nd, from 4-8pm

You will have the chance to check out our new studio location, light refreshments will be served at this social event.

This will also be the first opportunity to reserve your mermaid lagoon session. Check blog http://www.silvyphotos.blogspot.com/ and website http://www.silvyphotos.com/ (Tuesday) for more information on this special event.

Starting on Tuesday Jan. 20 my new business hours are:

Monday - Friday
9:00-12:00 / 1:00-6:00

Saturday
by appointment only


Hope to see you soon!
Silvy

Photographic Portraits
142 S. Brunswick Street (next to Sassy's across from First Baptist church)
Jesup, GA 31546

Grand Opening!

Pin It Photographic Portraits invites you to our Grand Opening Celebration in our new downtown studio!

Thursday, January 22nd, from 4-8pm

You will have the chance to check out our new studio location, light refreshments will be served at this social event.

This will also be the first opportunity to reserve your mermaid lagoon session. Check blog http://www.silvyphotos.blogspot.com/ and website http://www.silvyphotos.com/ (Tuesday) for more information on this special event.

Starting on Tuesday Jan. 20 my new business hours are:

Monday - Friday
9:00-12:00 / 1:00-6:00

Saturday
by appointment only


Hope to see you soon!
Silvy

Photographic Portraits
142 S. Brunswick Street (next to Sassy's across from First Baptist church)
Jesup, GA 31546

update...

Pin It ok, like I said I was going to keep yawl updated : ). I started working ( & cleaning ) Photographic Portraits new home today and will start setting up over the weekend. I will be available to take appointment on tuesday! I will be open monday - friday 10-6 and saturday by appointment only! So feel free to stop by and check out the new place!
Silvy

What's going on?!?

Pin It ...All of the sudden there are no daily blogs?! That's the most common question I hear the last couple of weeks.
Well... let me explain : )
I have been extremely busy, trying to get everything ready for our move. Photographic Portraits is moving to town!
We will be moving this weekend and be up and running at 142 S. Brunswick street (right next to Sassy's) next week!
I will keep you posted on the move and our new place!! I AM SO EXCITED! It's going to be AWESOME!

Happy New Year!

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May the Lord bless you
and always keep you
May Heaven's Light shine
on all that you do
May health and happiness
come your way
And love fill your heart
throughout each day

Have a Great New Year!
Silvy